Carbonara
This cozy carbonara-style spaghetti comes together fast with crispy bacon, Parmesan, eggs, and a splash of cream for an extra silky sauce. Toss everything while the pasta is hot, loosen it with pasta water, and finish with plenty of black pepper for a simple dinner that feels a little fancy without trying too hard.
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut baconAmount8Ingredientslices thick-cut bacon, diced, diced
- 4eggsAmount4Ingredienteggs
- 1 1/2 cupgrated parmesan, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cupheavy creamAmount1/2 cupIngredientheavy cream
- 1(16-ounce) package spaghettiAmount1Ingredient(16-ounce) package spaghetti
- 1/2 tsppepper
- 1/4 tspsaltAmount1/4 tspIngredientsalt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pan over medium-high heat, cook the baconAmount8Ingredientslices thick-cut bacon, diced until crispy, about 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, parmesan, and heavy creamAmount1/2 cupIngredientheavy cream. Set aside.
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water for the sauce, then drain and set aside.
- 4
Immediately transfer the hot pasta to the egg mixture, working quickly to toss. If needed, while mixing, add the pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce. Stir in the bacon, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately and top with additional parmesan cheese.
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